[ he's studiously looking at the stir fry as he talks ]
From what Takeru said, Hikari-chan got herself out both times. Though with a little help. [ he tilts his head a little. he doesn't know the full story he wasn't there he only knows The Goss ] Ichijouji lost himself for a while. We'll tell you about the Kaiser some other time.
[ but he can't keep stalling on explaining himself unfortunately so ]
It was... back when I left you guys, after fighting you. I went off on my own with Gabumon, and after a while we found ourselves in this dark cave. We kept walking, but it never ended, and I... [ this is so awkward. ] That cave was made from the feelings in my heart. It felt like... I was sinking with no way out. Gabumon broke me out of it.
[ that's it that's the story he's just going to eat some stir fry and die mentally ]
taichi, meanwhile, is giving yamato the most deadpan stare because hello? why did you not say anything you dumb twink!!! he's not exactly mad, but he doesn't look entirely thrilled either. there's a moment's pause where he seems frustrated that this happened but...he chews his lip instead. he doesn't even have time to be proud of baby sister though there's a fleeting thought of hikari's stronger than she looks.]
...why didn't you ever tell me? [GOD.] Is that why you came back?
[all the while, he looks at riku curiously.]
Don't get any ideas either. Both of you. [everybody stop falling into darkness!!! says the giant hypocrite currently wrestling with ptsd.]
:( but also big fucking handshake, same hat. At least the others sounded like they also did okay in the end. It's... strangely relieving for him? To know other people have felt the same way, or made similar mishaps. Yet they've come back out the other side.
He nods in agreement to Taichi's thoughts, regardless of whether he knows Hikari or not.]
I guess it just took a little longer for him to be okay with it. [Don't look at him, stop. He offers Taichi a pointedly knowing, secretive smirk.] You had to be patient and just keep reaching out to him until he was ready to tell you.
[Take your own advice, dweeb.]
...I'm glad you came back. I took for granted how good it was to have a friend who will always be there for you when you need them most.
It wasn't like that. [ a weak protest at the whole him not "being okay with it" thing and taichi getting offended he never told him. god. ] Jou found me, then Sora and Takeru, and by the time we got to you, you were facing off against Piemon on your own and WarGreymon was half-dead. Then ... once everything was over, it didn't matter anymore.
[ and I didn't want you to think less of me for how I felt back then is the thought that flits out and he kind of facepalms. thank you. thought week. for that. ]
... Anyway, friendship is kind of my thing, apparently, so.
[he kicks riku under the table. like, lightly, but shut the fuck up. on the other hand yeah they are similar, just like taichi's been trying to tell them, but he also looks a little caught off-guard when yamato mentions piemon.]
...that kind of stuff is always going to matter. [just to clarify.] And I think even if you took it for granted, that friend isn't going to just give up on you.
[this is to both of them, because sometimes you do the dumbest shit humanly possible to be there for people you care about.]
[All he can do is try not to laugh at the kick. Look. When the shounen tells you something motivational and sappy, you remember as the deuteragonist.]
This one time, I won't disagree.
[About either of those things. Friendship suits you. He won't call out Yamato's thoughts. He can't throw stones in that glass house at all, honestly. He is looking far away from the similarities.]
You two really do remind me of being home with my friends.
[ he laughs a bit at riku's reaction even though he was nodding along to taichi's declaration like there was no doubt about it? ]
Everyone always likes Taichi. [ like that's not even in question. enjoy this compliment to your face taichi he doesn't do it often. ] Our friends'll like you, too. [ oh fuck ] ... I can't judge Takeru for dating more than one girl now, can I...?
[he perks up a little. yes he will take that compliment, thanks. ]
Yamato sometimes takes time to warm up to new people, but it's always worth it. [he has to be honest...] Also the difference between you and your brother is it's possible all of those girls don't actually know about each other.
[sorry your brother's a whore.]
But our friends will definitely like you. Mimi-chan might try to change your fashion sense, but she's harmless. Mostly.
Both of his brows raise, but he doesn't try to dig out an explanation for what any of this means. Why is Yamato's brother a slut? Riku is still out here being embarrassed. It's fine.
He glances down at himself, confused. His... fashion? But...]
Why would she fix his fashion? She's never tried to fix yours. [ does taichi truly get to do call outs. yamato's not sure how he feels about taichi saying that about him so instead he's going for literally everything else he said. ] And they do know, he invited like three girls to my show once. I don't know what the hell he's doing.
[ his slut of a brother. yamato's pretty much finished his food though and riku's embarrassed so he nudges his leg with a foot gently. ]
That's because my fashion's fine. [he's absolutely wearing a t-shirt and jeans and there is no thought behind today's outfit.] I'd question if Takeru even knows what he's doing, but it doesn't matter. Riku's a better option.
[just shove stir fry down his throat to shut him up, it's okay.]
[Why is he taking up for Yamato's little brother? It's fine. He's apparently now dating two boys, but also refusing to see "TK and three girls" as anything but friends.]
...
[The kick doesn't do a single thing to keep him from going bright red yet again at Taichi's comment. He glances between the two of them, and then ducks his head a bit.] Taichi. [It's shy.]
[ wow, forget his slutty brother, he's really seeing the appeal of taichi being the worst all of a sudden? he's leaning his face in one hand and smirking at riku a bit ]
[ he could say something sappy like there's no side they are all dating but instead ]
I'm on my own side. [ which is why he's not helping taichi any and just watching it happen with a smile ] Anyway, don't worry about that. This is sort of our second date, so you can plan the next one.
[ the joke is the most romantic bitch in this trio is yamato. ]
[they're just starting to date so taichi...only briefly pokes the tip of his tongue against riku's palm to get him to pull his hand away instead of licking it because he's gross. but as it is, he does swat and roll his eyes briefly.]
Thanks for the help, jerk. [but he relaxes again and leans back in his chair.] But he's got a point. Whatever you want, it's your turn.
[He wants to say they weren't even dating on the first day to be logical about it, but that just sounds rude even if it's true, so he keeps his mouth shut.
AND ALSO SNATCHES HIS HAND BACK. TAICHI, GROSS.]
I'm not really good at that sort of thing.
[Any romance from him will turn out extremely cheesy if he's even managing to do it in the first place. RIP to them.]
[ you can go on a date before dating people. damn. and neither is taichi, but yamato won't point it out lest he give him a complex. instead he just :3? at taichi and shrugs ]
We're all guys anyway, so it's not like it's a big deal.
[ there's no rip because yamato is so weak to cheesy stuff. not that either boyfriend knows this yet ]
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From what Takeru said, Hikari-chan got herself out both times. Though with a little help. [ he tilts his head a little. he doesn't know the full story he wasn't there he only knows The Goss ] Ichijouji lost himself for a while. We'll tell you about the Kaiser some other time.
[ but he can't keep stalling on explaining himself unfortunately so ]
It was... back when I left you guys, after fighting you. I went off on my own with Gabumon, and after a while we found ourselves in this dark cave. We kept walking, but it never ended, and I... [ this is so awkward. ] That cave was made from the feelings in my heart. It felt like... I was sinking with no way out. Gabumon broke me out of it.
[ that's it that's the story he's just going to eat some stir fry and die mentally ]
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taichi, meanwhile, is giving yamato the most deadpan stare because hello? why did you not say anything you dumb twink!!! he's not exactly mad, but he doesn't look entirely thrilled either. there's a moment's pause where he seems frustrated that this happened but...he chews his lip instead. he doesn't even have time to be proud of baby sister though there's a fleeting thought of hikari's stronger than she looks.]
...why didn't you ever tell me? [GOD.] Is that why you came back?
[all the while, he looks at riku curiously.]
Don't get any ideas either. Both of you. [everybody stop falling into darkness!!! says the giant hypocrite currently wrestling with ptsd.]
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[:(
:( but also big fucking handshake, same hat. At least the others sounded like they also did okay in the end. It's... strangely relieving for him? To know other people have felt the same way, or made similar mishaps. Yet they've come back out the other side.
He nods in agreement to Taichi's thoughts, regardless of whether he knows Hikari or not.]
I guess it just took a little longer for him to be okay with it. [Don't look at him, stop. He offers Taichi a pointedly knowing, secretive smirk.] You had to be patient and just keep reaching out to him until he was ready to tell you.
[Take your own advice, dweeb.]
...I'm glad you came back. I took for granted how good it was to have a friend who will always be there for you when you need them most.
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[ and I didn't want you to think less of me for how I felt back then is the thought that flits out and he kind of facepalms. thank you. thought week. for that. ]
... Anyway, friendship is kind of my thing, apparently, so.
[ this is the weakest joke. ]
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...that kind of stuff is always going to matter. [just to clarify.] And I think even if you took it for granted, that friend isn't going to just give up on you.
[this is to both of them, because sometimes you do the dumbest shit humanly possible to be there for people you care about.]
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This one time, I won't disagree.
[About either of those things. Friendship suits you. He won't call out Yamato's thoughts. He can't throw stones in that glass house at all, honestly. He is looking far away from the similarities.]
You two really do remind me of being home with my friends.
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Except for the kissing part, hopefully?
[ it's pretend jealousy but let him have this. ]
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...we're gonna get you home. And then we'll come visit, and we can meet your friends and after that you can come meet ours. It'll be great.
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AHHHHH. He gets beet ass red in the face, and his expression makes it look like he's drowning for a second.]
I--um--
...Okay, yeah. [...] I think they will like you a lot.
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Everyone always likes Taichi. [ like that's not even in question. enjoy this compliment to your face taichi he doesn't do it often. ] Our friends'll like you, too. [ oh fuck ] ... I can't judge Takeru for dating more than one girl now, can I...?
[ he's the slutty brother now ... ]
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Yamato sometimes takes time to warm up to new people, but it's always worth it. [he has to be honest...] Also the difference between you and your brother is it's possible all of those girls don't actually know about each other.
[sorry your brother's a whore.]
But our friends will definitely like you. Mimi-chan might try to change your fashion sense, but she's harmless. Mostly.
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Both of his brows raise, but he doesn't try to dig out an explanation for what any of this means. Why is Yamato's brother a slut? Riku is still out here being embarrassed. It's fine.
He glances down at himself, confused. His... fashion? But...]
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[ his slut of a brother. yamato's pretty much finished his food though and riku's embarrassed so he nudges his leg with a foot gently. ]
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That's because my fashion's fine. [he's absolutely wearing a t-shirt and jeans and there is no thought behind today's outfit.] I'd question if Takeru even knows what he's doing, but it doesn't matter. Riku's a better option.
[just shove stir fry down his throat to shut him up, it's okay.]
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[Why is he taking up for Yamato's little brother? It's fine. He's apparently now dating two boys, but also refusing to see "TK and three girls" as anything but friends.]
...
[The kick doesn't do a single thing to keep him from going bright red yet again at Taichi's comment. He glances between the two of them, and then ducks his head a bit.] Taichi. [It's shy.]
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What? He's got a point.
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See? We're both in agreement here, so it's gotta be true.
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He would push at least Yamato's face, but he's trying to be polite with food involved.]
Cut it out, you two.
[He's definitely not use to this kind of attention.]
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Cut what out? We're just complimenting our boyfriend.
[ the words "our boyfriend" should probably be weirder sounding, but he kind of likes it? ]
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What's wrong? It's not our fault our boyfriend's pretty great. [so yeah that's a "no" on not teaming up.]
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Whose side are you on, Yamato?
[That's it, he's palming Taichi's face only because Yamato has picked up water to drink and is spared.]
I haven't even done anything great as... your... boyfriend yet anyway.
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I'm on my own side. [ which is why he's not helping taichi any and just watching it happen with a smile ] Anyway, don't worry about that. This is sort of our second date, so you can plan the next one.
[ the joke is the most romantic bitch in this trio is yamato. ]
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Thanks for the help, jerk. [but he relaxes again and leans back in his chair.] But he's got a point. Whatever you want, it's your turn.
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AND ALSO SNATCHES HIS HAND BACK. TAICHI, GROSS.]
I'm not really good at that sort of thing.
[Any romance from him will turn out extremely cheesy if he's even managing to do it in the first place. RIP to them.]
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We're all guys anyway, so it's not like it's a big deal.
[ there's no rip because yamato is so weak to cheesy stuff. not that either boyfriend knows this yet ]
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